Jill Martin & Pierre A. Lehu 
Fashion For Dummies 

Your full-color guide to building a fun, functional wardrobe

Fashion For Dummies takes the guess out of dress, giving
you the confidence and know-how you need to dress for every
occasion. This full-color guide is packed with tips on creating a
confusion-free wardrobe that works with your body type and personal
style, as well as navigating the worlds of color, pattern, and
texture.

* Reveals how to put together outfits that work without
overextending your budget

* Features a section dedicated to menswear

* Packed with helpful illustrations presented in full color

The perfect guide for novice fashion-hunters, Fashion For
Dummies is your key to always dressing your best!

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction.

Part I: Fashion, Style, and You.

Chapter 1: Fashion 101.

Chapter 2: Impression Management: Developing Your Personal
Style.

Chapter 3: Dressing to Flatter Your Body.

Part II: Mastering the Basics of Garment Construction,
Fabrics, and Color.

Chapter 4: Fundamentals on Fabrics and Garment Construction.

Chapter 5: The Art of Color.

Chapter 6: From the Runway to a Store Near You.

Part III: Stocking Your Closet without Going Crazy or
Broke.

Chapter 7: Building Your Wardrobe: Your What- and Where-to-Buy
Guide.

Chapter 8: Eliminating Fashion Confusion.

Part IV: Dressing for Any Occasion.

Chapter 9: Dressing for Every Day.

Chapter 10: Dressing for Success.

Chapter 11: Très Chic: Threads for Special Occasions.

Chapter 12: The Four Seasons: Dressing for Comfort and
Style.

Chapter 13: Dressing for the Bedroom.

Part V: Finishing Touches.

Chapter 14: It’s What’s Inside That Counts:
Undergarments.

Chapter 15: Accessories.

Chapter 16: Putting Your Best Foot Forward: Shoes.

Part VI: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 17: Ten Fashion Faux Pas and How to Avoid Them.

Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Go From Day to Night in a Flash.

Chapter 19: Ten Great Fashion Web Sites.

Index.

Über den Autor

Jill Martin is a fashion expert and three-time Emmy-nominated television personality. She appears regularly on NBC’s Today show highlighting trends and must-haves, and is well-known for the popular ‚Ambush Makeover‘ segments. Jill lives in New York City and is developing her own clothing line. Pierre A. Lehu has worked as a publicist, literary agent, and writer. He is the coauthor of Sex For Dummies.